/text/simpress/guide/animated_objects.xhp Sun Microsystems, Inc. converted from old format - fpe objects; moving along paths connecting; paths and objects paths; moving objects along motion paths applying; animation effects removing;animation effects effects;applying to/removing from objects adding;animation effects animations;editing custom animation Animating Objects in Presentation Slides You can apply preset animation effects to objects on your slide. To apply an animation effect to an object: On a slide in Normal view, select the object you want to animate. Choose Slide Show - Custom Animation, click Add, and then select an animation effect. On the Add dialog, click a tab page to choose from a category of effects. Click an effect, then click OK. If you selected a text object, you can assign a text effect. To assign a text effect, click the Text Effects tab in the Add dialog, and then click an effect. To preview the animation, click the Play button. To remove an animation effect from an object: On a slide in Normal view, select the object from which to remove the effect. Choose Slide Show - Custom Animation. Click Remove.